Senior Conflicts Analyst – Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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Why Seyfarth
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state‑of‑the‑art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Conflicts Analyst, you will be a highly experienced core member of our large conflicts research staff. Your experience will allow you to assist with quality control monitoring and mentoring of less experienced colleagues. You will utilize Intapp Open conflicts software and online research tools to generate accurate reports on the firm’s prior involvement with parties involved in potential new business. You must be highly attentive to detail and have the ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment and possess effective communication skills with the ability to work with all levels of staff and attorneys utilizing tact and diplomacy.
The Day‑To‑Day
- Generate new business conflicts of interest reports according to department procedures, utilizing Intapp Open conflicts software and available online research tools.
- As needed, generate conflicts of interest reports for lateral candidates in accordance with department procedures.
- Have a working knowledge of all department standard operating procedures and understand conflicts request workflow.
- Understand basic conflicts of interest principles and legal terminology.
- Demonstrate sound judgment in managing your assignments in relation to firm and department priorities.
- Have the ability to interpret and analyze information. Demonstrate the ability to compile, review, filter, synthesize, and determine logical conclusions or recommendations based on data and information which is varied in content and format.
- Be a self‑starter; able to work with a diverse team in a fast‑paced environment; and exercise independent judgment in performing all aspects of your assignments.
- Perform preliminary analysis of conflicts search results, for review by a Conflicts Attorney.
- Review the work product of less experienced research staff for accuracy and completeness according to department standards. Be able to provide clear verbal and written instructions regarding the reason for department standards.
- Assist the National Conflicts Manager in developing conflicts workflow efficiencies.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, highly preferred.
- At least four years’ experience in conflicts in a law firm setting, required. Less experience may be considered for candidates with a JD.
- Proficiency with relational conflicts databases, such as Intapp Open or LegalKey.
- Proficiency in the use of online corporate research databases, such as Dun & Bradstreet and Capital IQ.
- Proficiency with Microsoft programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel and the ability to learn new software is required. Experience working with PDF software is a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
What We Provide
Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence.
More About Seyfarth
With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at
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Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Business Development and Sales
Industry
Law Practice
Salary & Locations
- Boston: $80,000 – $90,000 annually, 35‑hour work week.
- Chicago: $85,000 – $95,000 annually, 35‑hour work week.
- Los Angeles: $90,000 – $100,000 annually, 35‑hour work week.
- Seattle: $90,000 – $100,000 annually, 35‑hour work week.
- Washington, DC: $80,000 – $90,000 annually, 35‑hour work week.
Locations
- Atlanta, GA 30309
- Boston, MA 02210
- Charlotte, NC 28202
- Chicago, IL 60606
- Dallas, TX 75201
- Houston, TX 77002
- Los Angeles, CA 90017
- Seattle, WA 98104
- Washington, DC 20001